Motorola Moto X40 vs Nubia Z50 Ultra

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,754,213); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1754213
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Z50 Ultra, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X40 Nubia Z50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213 1842269
Geekbench Single 2004 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311 5311
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 125W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 228 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Nubia Z50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
71/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +4.8%
1842269 AnTuTu

Nubia Z50 Ultra leads Motorola Moto X40 by 4.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (86/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Z50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Nubia Z50 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.